The average train between Union Station (NJ Transit) and Hackensack takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Union Station (NJ Transit) to Hackensack. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Union Station (NJ Transit) and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Union Station (NJ Transit) is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Union Station (NJ Transit) to Hackensack? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Union Station (NJ Transit) to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Union Station (NJ Transit) station and arriving at Hackensack station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Union Station (NJ Transit) to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Union station.
Union Station (NJ Transit) to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between Union Station (NJ Transit) and Hackensack is 27.9 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Union to Essex Street via Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 32m.